When I began work on my BHW book, Your Wild Heart, I was
fortunate enough to make a connection with a Forester who works at/in the Black
Hills National Forest. Right off she explained the differences between the parks
in the Black Hills. Did you know the area included the National Forest, national
parks and monuments, Custer State Park, as well as private land? And all this
time I thought it was one big park!
Even more interesting were the various jobs and
responsibilities in each. While narrowing down exactly what my hero did I
learned that there are distinctive differences in a National Park Ranger and a
National Forest Ranger. A National Park Ranger acts as an interpreter or law
enforcement agent where as a Forest Ranger is responsible for a specific
district and the resource preservation within.
So next time you visit a national park look a little closer
at your surroundings. You never know what might be going on behind the scenes. As
for me, I’m trying to figure out when I can take a trip to South Dakota to take
my Forester friend up on her offer of a tour - I can’t wait! Meanwhile I’ll
just have to live vicariously through our characters.
About Your Wild Heart
Wildlife biologist, Isabelle Acker, meets sexy park ranger,
Wyatt Powell. His Wolf sits up and takes notice of her, but when he learns why
she came to the park, he becomes wary of her intentions. After all, as far as
the general population knows, there are no wolves in the Black Hills.
Ordered by his Alpha to keep an eye on the smoking-hot
biologist, Wyatt finds it difficult to keep his hands to himself. He wants to
possess her, to share everything about his life, but that might endanger the
Tao Pack. But the attraction proves too great and, unable to deny his Wolf, he
takes her with a passion he didn’t know he possessed.
However, their sexual bliss is short-lived, and on the night
of the full moon, more than one secret is revealed. When all is said and done,
they must each decide—is what they have between them true love or just hot sex?
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Love the video and the book. I've hiked various sections of the Appalachian trail but haven't ever been to the Black Hills. Its on my bucket list.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Donna! Wow - I bet you've seen some gorgeous scenery on your hikes.
DeleteBeing from Ontario, Canada, I have never had the opportunity to visit the Black Hills. However the more I read these wonderful stories, the more I would like to visit. Maybe one day, you never know.
ReplyDeleteYou should hop on over, Anne! There's a lot I'm anxious to see in that part of the country.
DeleteNever been to the Black Hills but stop by every national park I can. These books are now on my TBR list!
ReplyDeleteThat's great, Linda! Hope you enjoy the series!
DeleteThis summer has been our tour of four State Parks, as they are amazing, free, and we are trying to keep our boys I'm touch with nature. Nothing like a hike to fuel the imagination, I keep my eyes open from shifters ;)
ReplyDeleteYes, I have been to a few state parks when I was a kid. My family went to different places on vacation but never the black hills. I am really enjoying this series thanks for the great reads.
ReplyDeleteI have never been to a National Park, I would love to go though. My family does visit our state parks every year.
ReplyDeleteSadly, no. I don't recall visiting any state parks. I have been to the top of Pikes Peak though. :D
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Linda Colwell! You've won e-copies of Alpha in Disguise and a Wolf's Promise - if you can drop me an email at heather (a) heatherlong (dot) net we'll get you your prizes sent out.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Linda Colwell! You've won e-copies of Alpha in Disguise and a Wolf's Promise - if you can drop me an email at heather (a) heatherlong (dot) net we'll get you your prizes sent out.
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